Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Other Treatment

Most children who have
bipolar disorder need medicine. But other forms of
treatment used along with medicine play an important role in balancing mood and
improving quality of life. Counseling, education about the disorder, and stress
reduction can help.

Other treatment choices

Counseling along with medicine has been
used effectively to manage bipolar disorder. Types of therapy that counselors
use to treat bipolar disorder include:

In some cases,
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be an option. In
this procedure, brief electrical stimulation to the brain is given through
electrodes placed on the head. The stimulation produces a short seizure that is
thought to balance brain chemicals.

Complementary therapy

Complementary medicine is
a term used for a wide variety of health care practices that may be used along
with standard medical treatment.
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils have been
getting some attention as a possible complementary treatment of bipolar
disorder. But more research is needed to prove the effectiveness of omega-3
fatty acids in treating this condition in children, teens, and adults.

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